APW
Apia
Samoa
12,633 km
7,850 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
12,633 km
7,850 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
19°
north northeast

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APW JAV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code APW JAV
ICAO Code NSFA BGJN
City Apia Ilulissat
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nuuk
Elevation 58 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 69.240000, -51.060000

Apia (APW) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 12,633 kilometers (7,850 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Apia, it's 14:29 in Ilulissat. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ilulissat (JAV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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